2022 LBP to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1585 PKR

YEARLY LOW

0.1149 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1349 PKR

2022 LBP to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LBP to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 17, valuing the pair at 0.1585. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 0.1149.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0436 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1168 to the December average rate of 0.1483, the exchange rate registered a net change of 27.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1585 was up 34.28% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.1181, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LBP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 793 PKR

2021 Average 536 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 575 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 218.05 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1561

0.1124

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LBP to PKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.1227, compared to 0.1471 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0244 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1227

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1471

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.0227 PKR (High: 0.1580 / Low: 0.1353). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 PKR (High: 0.1178 / Low: 0.1157).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0227

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0069 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0069

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 0.1525) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1109), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0415 (+37.46%).

2022 Avg (September) 0.1525

2021 Avg (September) 0.1109

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1178	0.1157	0.1168
February	0.1174	0.1149	0.1160
March	0.1205	0.1175	0.1189
April	0.1238	0.1196	0.1218
May	0.1336	0.1224	0.1278
June	0.1397	0.1302	0.1350
July	0.1580	0.1353	0.1441
August	0.1573	0.1404	0.1455
September	0.1585	0.1434	0.1525
October	0.1505	0.1432	0.1456
November	0.1484	0.1452	0.1466
December	0.1494	0.1470	0.1483